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EPISODE · Dec 13, 2025 · 23 MIN

Generations Gather to Spread the Gospel in National Center for Afro-American Artists' "Black Nativity"

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In Roxbury, the team at the National Center for Afro-American Artists has been busy, pulling together this year's rendition of "Black Nativity", the iconic Christmas performance penned by Langston Hughes. The Center is also under new leadership, with Akiba Abaka taking over to bring their creativity and work into a new era. She talks with Nichole about this year's "Black Nativity" production at the Emerson Paramount Center in Boston, the history and guardians that led NCAAA to where it is today, and her vision for NCAAA's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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